TV anchors and their controversial comments

November 11, 2014 8:55 PM

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During a segment on the Ferguson protests, CNN international anchor Rosemary Church drew sharp criticism for suggesting water cannons be used to disperse protestors. Critics say it would be a return to the ghastly scenes from the American civil rights protests of the 1960s where water cannons were used for that very same purpose. less

During a segment on the Ferguson protests, CNN international anchor Rosemary Church drew sharp criticism for suggesting water cannons be used to disperse protestors. Critics say it would be a return to the ... more

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Not too long after getting kicked out of the 2014 National Organization for Women conference in Albuquerque, N.M., Fox’s Jesse Watters called Hillary Clinton's voting base the "Beyoncé voters," saying they depended on government because they weren't depending on their husbands. less

Not too long after getting kicked out of the 2014 National Organization for Women conference in Albuquerque, N.M., Fox’s Jesse Watters called Hillary Clinton's voting base the "Beyoncé voters," saying they ... more

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MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry issued a tearful apology in the wake of joking comments she made about Mitt Romney's adopted, African-American grandson.

MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry issued a tearful apology in the wake of joking comments she made about Mitt Romney's adopted, African-American grandson.

Actor Alec Baldwin was supposed to host his own show on MSNBC, but he blew it after directing an anti-gay slur at a photographer in New York. Then network quickly pulled the plug on his Friday night show.

Actor Alec Baldwin was supposed to host his own show on MSNBC, but he blew it after directing an anti-gay slur at a photographer in New York. Then network quickly pulled the plug on his Friday night show.

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Conservatives didn't let Ronan Farrow get away easy after he made a slight joke connecting a wounded veteran's injuries to the the struggles of Congress' left during the State of the Union address.

Conservatives didn't let Ronan Farrow get away easy after he made a slight joke connecting a wounded veteran's injuries to the the struggles of Congress' left during the State of the Union address.

Former MSNBC host Martin Bashir resigned in early December 2013 after he made the suggestion that someone should defecate in former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin's mouth. Bashir subsequently apologized and left the network. (Photo by Nick Wass/Invision/AP) less

Former MSNBC host Martin Bashir resigned in early December 2013 after he made the suggestion that someone should defecate in former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin's mouth. Bashir subsequently apologized and left ... more

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Like Fox News' Bill O'Reilly, MSNBC's Chris Matthews has dished out plenty of controversial comments over the years. Recently, Matthews stated he was glad Hurricane Sandy hit because it helped boost US President Barack Obama to a second term. Fox News quickly pounced on his comments and Matthews later apologized. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini) less

Like Fox News' Bill O'Reilly, MSNBC's Chris Matthews has dished out plenty of controversial comments over the years. Recently, Matthews stated he was glad Hurricane Sandy hit because it helped boost US ... more

Today weather anchor Al Roker (left) made light of the 2012 Summer Olympics logo causing epileptic seizures. Though he denies he was joking about people who suffer from epilepsy, he apologized to anyone who was offended. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) less

Today weather anchor Al Roker (left) made light of the 2012 Summer Olympics logo causing epileptic seizures. Though he denies he was joking about people who suffer from epilepsy, he apologized to anyone who was ... more

What doesn't Bill O'Reilly get in trouble for? In 2010, View hosts Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg walked off the set when O'Reilly, a guest on the show, said "Muslims killed us on 9/11." Barbara Walters later criticized her co-hosts for leaving. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invsion/AP, file) less

What doesn't Bill O'Reilly get in trouble for? In 2010, View hosts Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg walked off the set when O'Reilly, a guest on the show, said "Muslims killed us on 9/11." Barbara Walters later ... more

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What doesn't Bill O'Reilly get in trouble for? In 2010,... Photo-5616024.76362 - NewsTimes

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CBS' Lara Logan got in trouble after a "60 Minutes" report on Benghazi was later debunked. Logan was made to issue a full retraction on the piece and she later suspended. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

CBS' Lara Logan got in trouble after a "60 Minutes" report on Benghazi was later debunked. Logan was made to issue a full retraction on the piece and she later suspended. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

In keeping up with the yearly tradition of declaring a "War on Christmas", Kelly stated that Santa Claus and Jesus were both White in response to a Slate article. The backlash was enough for Kelly to issue a response to the criticism but instead of apologizing, she said her "White Christmas" comments were a joke. (AP Photo/Fox News, Alex Kroke) less

In keeping up with the yearly tradition of declaring a "War on Christmas", Kelly stated that Santa Claus and Jesus were both White in response to a Slate article. The backlash was enough for Kelly to issue a ... more

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Dan Rather was the anchor of CBS Evening News for 20+ years until a story critical of then US President George W. Bush's military record was retracted because a source reportedly misled the news staff. Rather later filed a lawsuit against the network and retired from the show. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File) less

Dan Rather was the anchor of CBS Evening News for 20+ years until a story critical of then US President George W. Bush's military record was retracted because a source reportedly misled the news staff. Rather ... more

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Dan Rather was the anchor of CBS Evening News for 20+ years until a... Photo-5616029.76362 - NewsTimes